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SecureCRT alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded SecureCRT alternative is Tabby (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.

SecureCRT compared with 5 alternatives: Xshell, MobaXterm, PuTTY, Termius and Tabby.

SecureCRT is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $119 per user, with 1 year of updates. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SecureCRTThis toolFree trial · from $119/yrTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS
XshellFree plan · from $119/yrYesWindows
MobaXtermFree plan · from $69 one-timeYesWindows
PuTTYFreeFreeWindows, Linux
TermiusFree plan · from $10/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
TabbyFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

Price against what you get

SecureCRT starts at $9.92 a month when paid by the year for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

PuTTY and Tabby start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSecureCRTXshellPuTTYTermiusTabby

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of remote desktop apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from SecureCRT

  1. Xshell

    SSH terminal for Windows with session, tab and file managers

    • Xshell starts at $119 per user, perpetual, with 1 year of maintenance.
    • Xshell has a free plan, which SecureCRT lacks.
    • Xshell lists no macOS, Linux and iOS apps, which SecureCRT has.
    • Xshell also covers remote desktop.
    • Xshell does not cover file sharing, which SecureCRT does.

    Suits: Windows users who want SSH, SFTP and RDP tabs in one app

    Xshell vs SecureCRTXshell pricing and details

  2. MobaXterm

    Tabbed SSH client and X server for Windows in one portable app

    • MobaXterm starts at $69 per user, one-time, with 12 months of updates.
    • MobaXterm has a free plan, which SecureCRT lacks.
    • MobaXterm lists no macOS, Linux and iOS apps, which SecureCRT has.
    • MobaXterm also covers remote desktop.
    • MobaXterm does not cover workflow automation, which SecureCRT does.

    Suits: Windows users who need SSH, X11 forwarding and RDP in one tool

    MobaXterm vs SecureCRTMobaXterm pricing and details

  3. PuTTY

    Free SSH and Telnet client for Windows with file-copy utilities

    • PuTTY is free.
    • PuTTY has a free plan, which SecureCRT lacks.
    • PuTTY lists no macOS and iOS apps, which SecureCRT has.
    • PuTTY also covers remote desktop.
    • PuTTY does not cover workflow automation, which SecureCRT does.

    Suits: Windows users who want a small, free SSH client with no account

    PuTTY vs SecureCRTPuTTY pricing and details

  4. Termius

    SSH and SFTP client for desktop and mobile with a synced vault

    • Termius starts at $10 per month, billed annually.
    • Termius has a free plan, which SecureCRT lacks.
    • Termius also lists an Android app.
    • Termius does not cover workflow automation and file sharing, which SecureCRT does.

    Suits: Engineers who want one SSH client on a laptop and a phone

    Termius vs SecureCRTTermius pricing and details

  5. Tabby

    Configurable terminal with built-in SSH, Telnet and serial clients

    • Tabby is free.
    • Tabby has a free plan, which SecureCRT lacks.
    • Tabby also lists a web app.
    • Tabby lists no iOS app, which SecureCRT has.
    • Tabby is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want one free terminal for local shells, SSH and serial ports

    Tabby vs SecureCRTTabby pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in SecureCRT

  • No free plan: licenses are sold per user, and the free option is a 30-day evaluation.
  • Licenses include one year of updates and support (or three years at a higher price).
  • RDP support is Windows only, and Python 3 scripting is listed for Windows, macOS and Ubuntu Linux.
  • Prices are quoted per order; 50 or more licenses go through sales.
SecureCRT pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to SecureCRT?

The alternatives to SecureCRT in this directory are Xshell, MobaXterm, PuTTY, Termius and Tabby. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SecureCRT.

Is there a free alternative to SecureCRT?

Yes. PuTTY and Tabby are free to use. Xshell, MobaXterm and Termius have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which SecureCRT alternatives work on Android?

The SecureCRT listing does not include an Android app. Termius lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to SecureCRT?

Tabby is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 13, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.